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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A L
Hd Qrs Sub Disct Meridian
Meridian Miss Aug. 6 67

Williams Green. Mr.
Sir
Complaint having been entered against you at this office by Julius Merrton (freedman) to the effect of a non-fulfillment of Contract on your part to his pecuniary loss and disadvantage You will please report at this office by 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday next to attend an investigation of this case to the End that impartial justice may be done all parties
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
Thomas H Norton
Bvt Maj USA
Sub. Asst Comn'r

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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A L
Hd Qrs Sub Disct Meridian
Meridian Miss Aug 8. 1867

Hamilton Mr.
Sir,
Complaint is made at this Office by Jacob Stephens and Ed Brooking freedmen that you have ordered them to vacate the premises which they now occupy

You will report at this office and satisfy the Sub Asst Comr. that you have sufficient authority for ejecting the said freedmen Until such information is furnished the Sub Asst Comr. they will be permitted to remain in the Houses which they now occupy
I am Sir
Very Resply
Your obdt servt
Thomas H Norton
Bvt Maj USA
Sub Asst Comn'r

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